Learning about Baptism

By Eliza Broadbent

I’m getting baptized! But there are a few things I need to learn first. Help me learn about the steps of baptism by reading and coloring in the boxes below.

Illustrations by Brad Teare

1. To get ready, I’ll have an interview with the bishop. He’ll ask me if I have faith in Jesus Christ and follow the commandments. I’ll also ask someone who holds the priesthood to baptize me.

2. I can invite my family and friends to come to my baptism.

3. When I get baptized, I will go all the way under the water, like Jesus did. But it will only be for about a second, and then I’ll come right back up.

4. I will take the name of Christ upon me. This means I will be a Christian, or someone who follows Jesus. I’ll also promise to always remember Him and obey His commandments.

5. I will be confirmed. That means I will be invited to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost can help me make good choices and warn me about danger.

6. I will become a member of the Church.

7. I can think about my baptism promises when I take the sacrament.

8. My baptism will bless me my whole life! When I make mistakes, I can repent and be forgiven. Then I can feel as clean as on the day I was baptized.

Thanks for helping me get ready for the big day!